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Valerian, full name Publius Licinius Valerianus, was Roman emperor from 253 to 260 and ruled jointly with his son Gallienus during the Crisis of the Third Century. He issued persecution edicts against Christians in 257–260, under which several prominent Christians were executed or exiled. In 260 he was captured by the Sasanian Persian king Shapur I at the Battle of Edessa, becoming the first Roman emperor seized alive by an enemy power, and he died in captivity.
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When was Emperor Valerian Roman emperor?
Publius Licinius Valerianus ruled as Roman emperor from 253 to 260. He governed during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period marked by civil wars, invasions, and political instability.
Who ruled with Emperor Valerian?
Valerian ruled jointly with his son Gallienus. Gallienus handled major parts of the empire, while Valerian also faced military and political problems in the eastern provinces.
What happened to Valerian after his capture?
Valerian was captured by the Sasanian king Shapur I after the Battle of Edessa in 260. He is remembered as the only Roman emperor known to have been captured alive by a foreign enemy.
What was Valerian's policy toward Christians?
Valerian issued persecution edicts in 257 and 258, and persecution continued during the final years of his reign. Several prominent Christian leaders were executed under these measures.
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